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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,181.30, 1,458,342.04 and 373,142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,181.30, 1,458,342.04 and 373,142.46 is: 559,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,181.30 : 1,458,342.04 = 373,142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,181.30/1,458,342.04 = 373,142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,181.30x = 1,458,342.04 × 373,142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,181.30x = 544,169,336,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,169,336,327.02/972,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,740.59

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